Senate

PPP candidates submit their party tickets for Senate elections

Pakistan People's Party submitted 11 candidates for the Senate elections, including Kazim Ali Shah, Ashraf Jatoi, and Barrister Zameer Ghumro. The last day for withdrawal of nomination papers is today. The elections for 48 vacant seats will be held on April 02 at the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies.

Balochistan cabinet to be announced after Senate elections

The Balochistan government plans to form its cabinet after the Senate elections, with the Chief Minister consulting with the People's Party leadership. However, disputes have arisen, with the PML-N demanding more representation than agreed upon. The government fears that this disagreement may lead to the alienation of allied party members.

ECP issues code of conduct for Senate elections

The Election Commission of Pakistan issued a code of conduct for the upcoming Senate elections, aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness. Prohibitions include engaging in propaganda against the country's ideology, security, and public order, as well as corrupt or illegal practices. Other guidelines cover election expenses and conduct for candidates, parties, voters, and officials.

Ishaq Dar among four candidates vying for Islamabad Senate seats

Ishaq Dar is one of four candidates contesting for two vacant Senate seats from Islamabad. The voting will be carried out by National Assembly members to elect representatives for general and technocrat seats. The scrutiny of nomination papers for the elections on forty-eight Senate seats is scheduled for Tuesday, with polling next month.

PPP-JUI join hands for Senate by-election

PPP and JUI have teamed up for the Senate by-election. PPP will support JUI in Balochistan while JUI will back Yousaf Raza Gillani. Both parties aim to collaborate in Parliament, with upcoming by-elections scheduled for March 14 in Islamabad, Sindh, and Balochistan. The alliance signals mutual support for candidates and a strategic parliamentary partnership.